Patient's question:
My friend told me yesterday that his son has phimosis now that he's 5 years old and sometimes can't urinate, and the child also complains of pain down there. He often has to manually retract it. My own child had a circumcision when he was 7 years old. What is the best age for my friend's son to have the circumcision surgery for phimosis?Doctor's answer:
In the case of a child with excessive foreskin, surgery can be performed at the age of seven or eight. The child is now more mature and has a good understanding of the procedure. Additionally, anesthesia poses no significant interference to the child's nervous system. Therefore, it is generally recommended to perform the surgery after the child turns six. This approach is preferable as it minimizes physical interference. We advise you not to worry too much, as this is a minor procedure.